After the tour of Ireland and England, the Indian cricket team is now ready to play a three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe. Young Team India will take the field under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, in which most eyes will be on young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Sports News: The Indian cricket team is now ready to play a three-match T20 International series on Zimbabwe tour. The first match between the two countries will be played on July 23 at Harare Sports Club. After this, the second T20 match will be held on 25th July and the third match will be held on 26th July on the same ground. All three matches in India will start at 4:30 pm Indian time.
This series is also special for Indian cricket fans because young and emerging players have been given a chance in the team. Shreyas Iyer will captain the Indian team, while Tilak Verma has been given the responsibility of vice-captain. Young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi is also a part of the team and his performance will be under special scrutiny.
When and where will the first India-Zimbabwe T20 be played?
The first T20 International match between India and Zimbabwe will be played on 23 July 2026. The match will be held at Harare Sports Club. After this, the remaining two matches of the series will also be played on the same ground. According to Indian time, the first match will start at 4:30 pm, while the toss will take place half an hour before the start of the match i.e. at 4 pm. The schedule of all three matches of the series has been kept on 23, 25 and 26 July.
The TV broadcast rights of this T20 series in India are with Zee’s Unite8 Sports network. In such a situation, viewers who want to watch the match on television can watch the live match on the respective Unite8 Sports channels.
How to watch live on mobile and laptop?
If you want to watch India vs Zimbabwe T20 series online on mobile, smart TV or laptop, then FanCode can be used for this. Live streaming of all three T20 matches of India’s tour of Zimbabwe is listed on the official website of FanCode. Viewers can also watch live coverage of the match, scores and other updates on the platform.
However, the passes or fees available for live streaming may be as per the existing rules of the platform. So it would be better to check the streaming options and pricing available for your region on FanCode before the match.
Can we watch India-Zimbabwe match for free?
Digital live streaming of this series in India is available on FanCode. Free streaming of all matches has not been confirmed in the official information available. So viewers should check out the passes or payment options available to watch the match on FanCode. The broadcast will be available to TV viewers on Unite8 Sports Network. However, free broadcast options may vary by region and television service provider.
Keep an eye on young players in Indian team
India has selected a mix of young and experienced players for the Zimbabwe tour. The team will be captained by Shreyas Iyer, while Tilak Verma will be the vice-captain. The Indian team includes players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Harsh Dubey and Ravi Bishnoi. In the fast bowling department, names like Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma and Mayank Yadav give strength to the team.
Young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi is one of the most talked about players of this series. After making his debut in international cricket at a young age, he will now have an opportunity to prove himself in the conditions of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe’s command is in the hands of Sikandar Raza
Zimbabwe’s team will be captained by experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza. The team includes players like Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madende, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarwa. Zimbabwe team will try to take advantage of home conditions and give a tough challenge to the Indian team. In such a situation, this series will be an important opportunity for young Indian players to strengthen their place at the international level.
India vs Zimbabwe T20 series schedule
- 1st T20I: July 23, 2026, 4:30 pm, Harare Sports Club
- 2nd T20I: July 25, 2026, 4:30 pm, Harare Sports Club
- 3rd T20I: July 26, 2026, 4:30 pm, Harare Sports Club
squads of both teams
India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Ravi Bishnoi.
Zimbabwe: Alexander Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madende (wk), Tinotenda Maphosa, Tadivanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarwa, Newman Nyamurhi, Milton Shumba.
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